A revised merit badge pamphlet which merged Bugling
into Music, and with revised requirements, was released in
early 2010.
The revised requirements weren’t to become official until the 2011 Boy Scout Requirements book
was released
in January 2011.
However, in August 2010, BSA reversed their decision to discontinue
Bugling as a separate Merit Badge.
A replacement pamphlet, retaining both badges was released to
replace it.

The 2011 Boy Scout Requirements book included the
previous 2004 requirements, with none of the changes that were in the Music pamphlet released in 2010.

When the replacement pamphlet, shown above, was
released in 2011, it contained some, but not all, of the changes which
had been proposed in 2010.

Sing or play a simple song or hymn chosen by your counselor using
good technique, phrasing, tone, rhythm, and dynamics.. Read all the
signs and terms of the score.

Name the five general groups of musical instruments. Create an illustration
that shows how tones are generated and how instruments produce sound.

Do TWO of the following:

Attend a live performance, or listen to three hours of recordings
from any two of the following musical styles: blues, jazz, classical,
country, bluegrass, ethnic, gospel, musical theater, opera. Describe
the sound of the music and the instruments used. Identify the composers
or songwriters, the performers, and the titles of the pieces you
heard. If it was a live performance, describe the setting and the
reaction of the audience. Discuss your thoughts about the music.

Interview an adult member of your family about music.
Find out what the most popular music was when he or she was your age. Find
out what his or her favorite music is now, and listen to three favorite tunes
with him or her.
How do those favorites sound to you? Had you ever heard any of them? Play three
of your favorite songs for your relative, and explain why you like these
songs. Ask what he or she thinks of your favorite music.

Serve for six months as a member of a school
band, choir, or other local musical group; or perform as a soloist
in public six times.

List five people who are important in
the history of American music and explain to your counselor why
they continue to be influential. Include at least one composer,
one performer, one innovator, and one person born more than 100
years ago.

Do ONE of the following:

Teach three songs to a group of people. Lead them in singing
the songs, using proper hand motions.

Compose and write the score for
a piece of music of 12 measures or more.

Make a traditional instrument and
learn to play it.

Catalog your own or your family's collection
of 12 or more compact discs, tapes, or records. Show how to handle and store them.

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